Abby's Guide to Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more)
Username Password
Discussions Reviews More Guides
Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > snowblower wheels loose torque?

Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Search For:
jgreen


Joined: Sep 9, 2003
Points: 149

snowblower wheels loose torque?
Original Message   Mar 2, 2005 12:42 pm
In the last storm here in MA , I noticed  a loss of power to the wheels. That is to say the wheels were turning if I lifted the unit odd the ground but didnt seem to have much "torque" .    I will double check the friction wheel platter to make sure it didnt get some oil on it.   Other than that  are there adjustment that need to be done to the drive system?

FYI   the blower is a 1980? 2 stage Yard-man with the  5 hp tec engine.

John
Scotts 21" self propelled  mower
MTD  4.5 HP single stage snow thrower
Snapper 3 HP single stage snow thrower
Yardman 5HP two stage snowblower
Replies: 1 - 4 of 4View as Outline
terrapin24h


The more I learn the less i know

Location: Rochester NY, USA
Joined: Dec 18, 2003
Points: 628

Re: snowblower wheels loose torque?
Reply #1   Mar 2, 2005 1:22 pm
25 years old eh?  sounds like a worn friction disc to me.  Could be a belt adjustment is in order too, but i'm bettin on the drive disc.

--chris
2001 Homelite VacAttack Blower
2001 6hp Toro PPace 22" mower
2001 Ariens 824LE
2002 6hp 2400 PSI Excell Powerwasher
2004 18hp Craftsman 27375 42" mower
2004 42cc Craftsman 18" chainsaw
jgreen


Joined: Sep 9, 2003
Points: 149

Re: snowblower wheels loose torque?
Reply #2   Mar 2, 2005 1:41 pm
I got the machine used but the disc looks like it is fairly new !       or as far as i can tell.....   

John
Scotts 21" self propelled  mower
MTD  4.5 HP single stage snow thrower
Snapper 3 HP single stage snow thrower
Yardman 5HP two stage snowblower
robmints


Joined: May 13, 2003
Points: 4691

Re: snowblower wheels loose torque?
Reply #3   Mar 2, 2005 7:58 pm
Is the drive belt slipping under load? Wasn't someone complaining about stamped steel pulleys?
snowshoveler


tides in dirts out surfs up

Location: bridgewater nova scotia...aka the swamp
Joined: Jan 3, 2003
Points: 1261

Re: snowblower wheels loose torque?
Reply #4   Mar 2, 2005 8:10 pm
i would start it up and try to duplicate ths problem.

when it occurs ...with the drive lever engaged  in low gear,pull the cable that it connects to and note the difference.

if it will pull normally then you just have to adjust the traction cable.

there is a nut on the bottom of the cable inside the coil spring.

you will have to flip off the cable from the handle.

turn the nut a couple turns at a time .

overadjustment will damage the friction wheel.

let us know how you make out.

later chris

craftsman 10/28 snowblower with tracks   husky 372xpg chainsaw   sachs dolmar bc212 bushsaw   mondo trimmer   monster tractor with trailer    cheep wheelbarro and couple shovels and a partridge in a pear tree 
Replies: 1 - 4 of 4View as Outline
Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Guide   •   Discussions  Reviews  
AbbysGuide.com   About Us   Terms of Use   Privacy Policy   Contact Us
Copyright 1998-2024 AbbysGuide.com. All rights reserved.